Welcome to today’s segment from our harness racing analyst.

Providing you with free expert tips and selections for harness meetings run in New Zealand.

Harness racing hits Auckland again today with  races on the card. The racing starts at 5:46pm and we highlight some specials and value runners we think can give you a run for your money on a good night of racing.

Auckland selections 17th October 2025

Best Bet:  R2   Pretty In Pink

Best Value:  R6  Better Knuckle Up

Race 1

Skys Legacy (3) Good run last start for second. Should run top three from the draw
Mr Miki (6) Small field will help and should improve quickly. One for longer odds in this
Im Sandra Dee (2) Getting better with racing and gets a head start on main rivals. Needed

Race 2

Pretty In Pink (1) Not far off a win and easier here. Drawn to be one of the major players
Santapazienza (7) Running on last start and will be fitter. Can spice up the exotics in this
Pantani (6) Manners needed to show his best. Win chance if he makes no mistakes. Include

Race 3

Debbie Lincoln (1) Looked good winning last start and driver sticks with. Good run expected
Kevin Kline (4) Ok last start and a threat to the favourite with a good run in transit. Winning claims
Captain Sampson (6) Freshened but wide draw. Can sneak into the top three with luck in running

Race 4

Mako (8) Solid win last start and a winning chance again here. Wide draw the only concern
Tytate (7) Has gate speed and goes well the track. Should give a good account if he goes forward
Double Parked (2) Freshened and an improver with a winning chance from the ace draw

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Race 5

Save A Prayer (1) Needs to get around without breaking. Top selection in this but luck needed
Yeah Nah (3) Two solid seconds last couple and well placed here. Good each way chance again
Te Ahi  (5) Will be fitter after last start. Can fire off the gate and should get a soft trip. Include

Race 6

Better Knuckle Up (2) Good against a way tougher field last start. Hard to beat against this lot
Little Spike (3) Should get a soft run handy. Winning claims from the draw. Include in this
Jolimont (5) Due to show form and good beginner. Not without a chance in this line up. Include

Race 7

Bolt For The Hill (3) Gets a head start on the favourite. Will need manners but could surprise
Castana (1) Good draw and should go close to placing in this. Winning claims with a trail here
Courmayeur (6) In good form and should get a good run near the speed. Top three chance

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by Harness Analyst